Yes, the Dog have a new record out this week entitled Fate, and I’m here to report it has definitely grown on me since I first heard it. Dr. Dog’s last three projects (two LPs and an EP) really raised the bar for the band’s sound. Lemme know what you all think of the new album – thus far – in the comments.

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I’ve only given it one listen thus far, but I like what I hear. Absolutely love The Breeze. I love their sound, but the problem is that the records don’t really do their live shows justice. They are really solid live. Saw them in Nashville last year at the Mercy Lounge, and it was definitely the most surprising show of the year. They killed it. Didn’t want them to stop.

I adore the train theme that runs through the record. And the last tune (‘My Friend’), wherein they play snippets of every song in running order, just kills me. It reminds me of the last half of Side 2 of Abbey Road. (Note: *Reminds* me. It doesn’t compare, of course. You can’t compare anything to that majesty.)

I came in at this record, haven’t heard anything else (except a live track on a Paste magazine sampler, which was pretty forgettable), but it’s in my top few albums so far this year. I think it’s beautifully written and arranged and sounds dang purty, to boot.

This album is what music should be. Dr. Dog hits the perfect musical notes 96% of the time. Some is good, but too poppy, the rest is heartfelt, brilliant music! I was explaining to a friend the other night that I love music, but something about The Dog is ridiculous. They play the songs I wish I could write or listen to more often. Definately, obviously, reccomend this, and other Dog disks. Their lyrics range from simple and right on, to off beat and black comedy-ish. Their musical production is layered and catchy (in a good way). Anyhow, check it out. Like a fine wine, always better with time, but multiple listens required, over time, to fully become engulfed in the timeless music being created by Dr. Dog.

When I saw Dr. Dog 4 years ago in Eugene, I stayed in the bar and didn’t come out until Autolux and Ambulance Ltd. were playing. Then I heard “The Old Days” on Sirius and I couldn’t figure out if they had gotten amazingly awesome since then or if I was a tasteless piece of shit back then.